General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Andy, I've left my f***** mobile at work again!!! Please contact me with your number (again!!!) If I could work out how to do it I'd kick my own ar*e very hard - GRRRRRR!! mail me at rob-ed@uk2.net or phone 01244 319411 - if anyone else reads this and has Andy's number please let me know... Cheers!! RobH

Hi All Whats a healthy reading (i'm using the oil pressure gauge in dash) for a 1990 z32 TT. Mines reading 60 (psi?) when cold but drops to 20psi when warm, thats with the revs held at 2500rpm.

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I'd like to say Happy Xmas to you all...Where ever you are in the world. The Missus made me get rid of my Zed just before Xmas in favour of a Volvo estate. Im gutted, and will cry into my beer all next year. However she did ask me to buy her something cheap to run around in as well...so I bought her a Track Suit..that will teach her...lol Would like to say thanks to everyone who replied to any of my numerous questions this year on technical matters. It was my first Zed and wont be my last...Ive already started saving for a new one...BUT dont tell the wife!...lol Merry Xmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to you all. Chris Gray:)

I notice senior members can post attachments I was wondering seeing as I havent got a web site up and running yet how I go about showing you lot my new zed as several people have asked to see it?

I have a problem with the air conditioning compressor, it's making some loud groaning noises (stops if i swith to econ mode so pretty sure it's the compressor). Done a search on the forum noticed Stuart had same problem. Stuart did you get it fixed, what was the cause ? anyone else have any info on repair or replacement of the compressor.

Anyone got a ball park figure of how much it would cost me?

Hi, I have seen from previous threads that the stock recirculating valves can be problematic and maybe not up to the job! Is it feasible to plumb in an extra recirculating valve on each side, so you would have two working each side! Mark

Its near Christmas folks and I really want to end the year on a good note. I`m getting my Zed back from FG on Saturday and as promised I`ll post a thread about how Frank has done. I`m having a new front bumper and he`s pulling and spraying a couple of trolley knocks from the wings. Let you know how it goes but at the moment, I`m full of confidence (and missing me ZED!!!)

Guys i want some big alloys on me 300! do u fellas know any decent places in london? maybe 2nd hand or any cheap place? also what is the largest size that i can fit on me stock motor? any1 know som1 whos selling wheels?? cheers jaz

Right I've decided when I get my Zed (v soon!), I'm gonna run a cheap car to and from work most days on 3rd party insurance, to keep Zed petrol costs and mileage down. The mileage for two reasons - less wear & tear, holding value longer, and limited mileage for insurance. Keeps the wife sweet ;) Trouble is, I'm with Adrian Flux at the moment 6 months through my policy, and they say I can't start a limited mileage policy part way through a year. WTF?! Why not? Is this a standard thing? Also, what happens to your NCB if you change insurers mid-year? Will they allow the year to follow on with the new company. I mean, this can't be a rare occurrence - peopl…

Am i right in thinking that on a UK car having the handbrake on very lightly (ie 1 click or whatever is required to make the light come on on the dash) stiffens the rear shocks? Am i also right in thinking american and possibly jap cars have a button for this instead? So thus the next question is can anyone see any problems with me installing a switch to pretend the handbrake is lightly pulled. I was thinking of putting it on the right hand console where the light diming button is. Any thoughts? Just seems really lame with the.. "Oh im just gunna pull the handbrake up a bit to make my suspension better!" Thanks Rob:)

has n e body got dump valves fitted,theirs never n e mention of them,id like to get some but the best quote ive had so far was £400 from se nissan there must be a cheaper place,id like to spend about £200 so is there n e one who can help please?????

can anyone give me an idea how much the pc conzult kit costs.

How is the paintwork on a Z? I'm gonna be loking at a few with the intention of buying one, probably a 50-60k miles import. Should the paintwork be spotless (give or take a stone chip or two), or should i be expecting to see some cracked paint or a few blemishes? Come to think on it... where are the most common rust spots. I've heard about the rear sills but are there any others that are "to be expected"? I guess the floors in the Z's are pretty solid?

hi, guys just wondering bout how much i should be looking at? Some fella said he'll do it but it might start flaking in around a year! prat.... any figures? recommendations... vijay, know u got urs done mate. how much did u spend and where? jaz:)

Got myself a set of: Plasmaglow xenon/crypton HB3 9005 100W x 2 bulbs Plasmaglow xenon/crypton HB4 9006 80W x 2 bulbs Just offered these up to my UK model zed and how different could they be. They have got similar 2 pronged connectors but thats as far as they go. Was looking forward to some bright blue lights but me thinks these are not the right fit!!! Anyone seen these before?? Are they Jap or USA spec or am I just missing something. A wise man seeks advice before breaking something!!! They also have an L-shaped plastic assembly with a 3 pronged plastic bayonet style fixing. :confused:

I have got a TT Auto Import started getting a misefire and cutting out a few weeks ago which turned out to be the PTU, put a new on and great for about a day over took a lorry today then the car started misfiring between 1k and 3k rpm but no problem with foot flat to the floor , everytime i came to a junction the car would stall but restart straight away as long as the revs were kept high no easy feet trying to keep the revs above 1k so you can pull away in an auto, any bodies ideas and helpful suggestions would be appreciated , this also happened just after i filled up with fuel , and i did put the right fuel in = optimax :confused:

Im getting mine a personality transplant! I love her really:D

i get very nervous about an engine rebuild, cos i hestitate whether the engine will still be weak. cos if oyu replace some parts then you just put extra strain on the other non-replaced parts of the engine. is this just paranoia? and i can think of a rebuild as nearly as good as a new engine? cheers guys steve

Just a quick happy christmass while i am still sober????. Thanks to all who have helped me over the last year JeffT (regardless of bad press) BrianCorish(especially while I was on the way to spain) Smithy(hopefully for clear repeaters soon) AndyZ (For many bits and bobs) This post is only in recognition of some of the people who we will need need in the coming year. The less of us around the more exclusive we are. just have a look http://www.delorean.com/ There is still quite a few of us about (it took be 15 mins to paraphrase this document(I'm off to bed)) Roy

caught a bit of the bill this evening did anyone see the red 300 on it? nothin a spoiler wouldnt fix! (tried to delete as wrong forum but wouldnt let me)

Here's an interesting one... How many of you on here like the 300zx the way it was built, ie stock! or am I the only one that bought one because I think it already looks great!! and Nissan got it just right. Seems that an awfull lot of owners seem to buy a Zed, start by tearing off all the bits that make it look like a Zed and replace everything with considerably different looking panels, wheels etc.. ending up with something that resembles a Kit-Car!!! PS, this is just for fun, so please don't take it too seriously or turn it into a war!! :D :D :D :D

just sold my 4x4 cosworth going to look at a twin turbo manual on friday, are they reliable? are parts easy to find? are they reasonable on fuel? also what should i look for when buying?thanks for the help.:confused:

i had some bad news today, i lost my job , so it looks like i will have to sell my 300 zx, which is a real bum, as i have only just brought it , it couldnt come at a worst time, one with it being christmas, but two as my landlady is selling my flat, so i have got to find somewhere to live by the 18 january. so he i go . i am selling my 3oo zx , pictures of it are on the link at the bottom of my post , its got a hks turbo timer, twin hks blow off valves, hks induction kit, full greddy exhaust, veilside sideskirts and rear valance, kosei sniper alloys 18", cat 1 toad alarm, speedo conversion (kph to mph), leather, black, MANUAL, import, 1991 h reg, twin turbo, history from …